عندك
'indak
The phrase 'you have' in Arabic is عندك ('indak).
The phrase is used to state that someone possesses or owns something.
Which one should you use?
While عندك is common in spoken dialects, لديك is a more formal way to express possession in Modern Standard Arabic.
Is it said differently in some regions?
عندك is used in Egyptian Arabic.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form عندك (indak) is specifically used when addressing a single male.
How do you pronounce it?
'indak
Did you know?
- Arabic has no single verb that translates directly to 'to have'. Instead, it uses prepositions like عند or لدي to create the idea of possession.
- In many Arabic dialects, the word عند (ind) used in عندك originally meant 'at' or 'by', implying that an object is 'at your side' rather than just 'owned' by you.
- While عندك refers to possession, the word عندي can also be used to express a personal opinion, meaning 'in my view' or 'according to me'.
Examples in context
- هل عندك خطط لليوم؟Do you have any plans for today?This sentence is useful for asking about plans with عندك.Tatoeba #5120197 by damascene, translation #1096513 by CK
- هل عندك قبعة صوفية؟Do you have a wool hat?This sentence is useful for asking about owning an object with عندك.Tatoeba #12341360 by dididodo, translation #12341752 by Miktsoanit
- هل عندك ما تريد قوله؟Do you have anything to say?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has something to say with عندك.Tatoeba #418892 by saeb, translation #36306 by CK
- لديك وقت قليل لإنهاء المهمة.You have a little time to finish the task.
- عندك اجتماع اليوم في الساعة العاشرة.You have a meeting today at ten o'clock.
- عندك كتاب جديد؟Do you have a new book?
- عندك ساعة؟Do you have the time?
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Example conversation
Yousef and Nour are looking for a pen in the classroom.
- يوسف Youssefهل عندك قلم إضافي يا نور؟Hal 'indak qalam idafi ya Nour?Do you have an extra pen, Nour?
- نور Nourنعم، عندي قلم واحد فقط.Na'am, 'indi qalam wahid faqat.Yes, I have only one pen.
- يوسف Youssefهل يمكنك إعطائي إياه؟Hal yumkinuka i'ta'i iyyah?Can you give it to me?
- نور Nourبالطبع، تفضل يا يوسف.Bil-tab', tafaddal ya Yousef.Of course, here you go, Yousef.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
